Class Teacher in Key Stage 1

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, or early career teacher, to grow professionally within a highly supportive environment through collaborative working with colleagues across the school.

The successful candidate will

• hold QTS
• be proactive and demonstrate strong classroom practice
• have a sound knowledge of current educational issues
• understand the ways children learn and how individual needs may be assessed and met
• have the ability to develop the confidence, independence and self-esteem of pupils
• be able to demonstrate a commitment to high standards and professionalism within theclassroom and throughout the school
• possess excellent communication skills, a calm manner and be well organised.

What the school offers its staff

We are seeking an inspiring teacher looking to join our successful and welcoming school community. We work closely as a team to create engaging, personalised learning experiences that meet the needs of every child. Approaches include team teaching, peer-coaching and lesson study.

“Staff feel well-supported and have a clear commitment to the wellbeing of pupils and of each other. The school has an excellent Wellbeing Policy, for the whole-school community." [Wellbeing Award for Schools report].

We are a welcoming, diverse and multi-cultural two form entry, infant school set in beautiful grounds. Our vision is ‘To provide an excellent educational foundation that inspires curiosity, creativity, confidence and a love of learning’ where the children benefit from an innovative, hands-on curriculum.

Please see our website for more information: https://chestnutlane.bucks.sch.uk/.

Our parents say “My child is very happy here.” “Everyone is very welcoming and there are lots of different things to do.” “Lovely setting to learn and play."

Commitment to safeguarding

Chestnut Lane School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post involves work that requires applicants to undertake an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment. We may carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with updated guidance from Keeping Children Safe in Education to identify any incidents or issues that may need to be clarified at interview. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form prior to interview.